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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,234.59, 624,052.51 and 251,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,234.59, 624,052.51 and 251,014.75 is: 346,383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,234.59 : 624,052.51 = 251,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,234.59/624,052.51 = 251,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,234.59x = 624,052.51 × 251,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,234.59x = 156,646,384,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,646,384,784.52/452,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,383.02

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